Stories Unveiled Podcast with Ashley Sears

Jeremiah and Mo aren’t just talking about faith — they’re living it loud. After years of traveling the U.S. in a 5th wheel with their growing family, they packed up and moved to Lagos, Nigeria with their four young kids to live on mission for Jesus.

Mo, a New York Times bestselling author and powerhouse speaker, and Jeremiah, the visionary leader behind their bold ministry, are passionate about helping believers step out of comfort ...

Get ready for a vibrant and joy-filled episode! Courtney Smallbone isn’t just the kind of friend who’ll throw a disco party for no reason—she’s a powerhouse of creativity, faith, and fun. Married to Luke Smallbone of FOR KING + COUNTRY, Courtney shares her heart for women in her brand-new devotional, Technicolor Woman, designed to help you step boldly into who God created you to be. From raising kids and cattle on a Tennessee farm ...

Get ready to dive deep into real stories, raw faith, and the power of redemption. Jane and Joe’s journey began in Boise, ID in 2000—and it’s been anything but ordinary since. Married in 2002, they've spent over two decades serving side by side in pastoral ministry, walking with people through the highs and lows of life, faith, and everything in between.

Now, as co-founders of Stories of TOV, they're on a mission to help othe...

Meet Miranda Newell — a courageous mom of two grown kids whose journey from addiction to freedom will leave you inspired and full of hope. Starting her battle with substance abuse at just 12 years old, Miranda hit rock bottom and found herself desperate for a way out. But what happened next is nothing short of miraculous.

In this raw and moving testimony, Miranda shares how God met her in the middle of her mess and transformed her p...

In this episode, Ashley welcomes Danielle O'Malley. Whether she's championing the rights of foster youth, standing up for senior citizens, or whipping up mouthwatering cupcakes that could win bake-offs, Danielle does it all with a servant’s heart and unstoppable passion.

She calls herself a "sleep-deprived hot mess" – but don’t let that fool you. Danielle is a fearless truth-teller, a health advocate, and a relentless force for good...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by the incredibly talented portrait artist Meshali Mitchell—someone who deeply believes that every person has a story worth telling. Meshali shares her powerful journey of overcoming adversity and how it became the foundation for her mission and message. We also dive into her brand new book, Restored, where she unpacks what it means to partner with God to heal and transform the broken places in our...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with Vicki Greenfield, the Regional Groups Coordinator for Pure Desire Ministries. Vicki has walked through her own betrayal journey and brings incredible wisdom and insight on the tough topics of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. 💔💪

As a wife and mom to two amazing adult children, Vicki’s honesty and experience will inspire and empower you on your own healing journey. Don’t miss this powerful...

Get ready for an inspiring and hope-filled conversation with Rob Roozeboom! As the founder of RISE Ministries, host of the Enjoying the Journey podcast, and author of the brand-new book Broken Still Chosen: Finding Hope in Jesus When You Feel Unloved, Unseen, or Forgotten, Rob has a gift for storytelling that will captivate and encourage you. In this episode, he shares powerful insights on faith, identity, and discovering hope even...

In this episode, Ashley sit down with Sam Black, the Director of Recovery Education at Covenant Eyes and the author of The Healing Church and The Porn Circuit. Having walked his own journey to freedom, Sam is passionate about equipping churches and communities to help others break free from the grip of pornography. His insights are raw, honest, and filled with hope. Tune in as we explore the path to healing, transformation, and las...

This week Ashley welcomes Bryan Bacon, one of the coolest people she knows! He is a husband, father and In & Out enthusiast. Bryan is a single, teen dad, turned Pastor who does not shy away from talking about Jesus and his story. We are excited to have Bryan on the podcast… mostly because every conversation with him is an adventure. We hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes:

Bryan's church: https://www.thechurchtwinfalls.com

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In this episode, the season opener, Ashley welcomes Denée Marx. Denee is an amazing wife, mom and pastor who is passionate about creating spaces to hear the stories of others and discovering how God is at work in their lives. She believes that real life happens in circles and has real Kingdom impact when we live authentically for Jesus. We are excited to have Denee on the podcast as we chat about the most traumatic day in her adult...

In this episode, Ashley welcomes national recording artist Riley Clemmons in the studio via video conference.

After spending years refining her craft in writers’ rooms, Riley Clemmons has earned her spot on the scene in Christian music. Her debut single “Broken Prayers,” in 2017 in addition to other hits like “Fighting for me” have generated over half a billion global streams and over 105 million YouTube views so far in her career...

In this episode, Ashley welcomes Nathaniel Smith in the studio. Nathaniel is the pastor of Limitless Church with a passion for seeing unity within the body of Christ. He founded an organization called InHope and hosts a podcast with the same name. This conversation will share a glimpse into Nathaniel’s story and his heart for God’s people.

Live Limitless Church: https://www.livelimitless.church

InHoPE Podcast: https://www.inhope.t...

In this episode, Ashley is joined in the studio by Ryan Stevenson (ryanstevensonmusic). Ryan is a contemporary christian music artist and songwriter who has 5 number 1 singles. He is a Grammy and Billboard Music award nominee as well as a Dove Award winner and he released his first book in 2020. We are excited to have him in the studio with us.

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Show Notes:

Ryan's Website: ⁠https://www.ryanstevensonmusic.com

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Today Ashley's friend Scott McMenimen is joining her in the studio. She met Scott just a few short months ago and he had become so dear to her family. He is a gentle giant with a heart for serving men in his community. Scott has an incredible story of God’s goodness in his life.

Show Notes:

Real Life Ministries Men's Ministry: https://www.reallifetv.church/mens-ministry-1

Email Scott: scottmcmenimen@outlook.com

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In this episode, Ashley welcomes Evan Craft in the studio. Evan is a chart-topping bilingual global recording artist that releases music in Spanish and English. He has over 1.6 billion global streams and over 53 million views. Evan’s talent as a songwriter has taken his career to another level, starting out as a YouTube artist to making it to the top of the Billboard Charts. Some popular hits include “Be Alright,” “Desperado,” &quo...

Kris Rocha is a betrayal recovery and identity coach who specializes in helping women who have experienced betrayal trauma. She is a co-creator and co-host of the Betrayal Recovery Transformation podcast.

Kris' own journey of healing from betrayal and trauma has led her to pursue coaching and podcasting as a way to help others. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our family of origin and how it shapes our responses ...

Nia Mostacero joins Ashley in the studio for this episode. Nia is an Idaho pageant winner, currently serving as Miss Meridian. She is an advocate for young onset dementia education and awareness and serves faithfully in that community. Nia is a mom and grandma and one of her favorite things to do is spend time with her granddaughter.

Show Notes:

Alzheimers Association: ⁠⁠https://www.alz.org⁠/

Memories Matter - Nia's Story: http...